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Junior Instructor
Level 4

Junior Instructor

Develop teaching skills to help others learn about dog safety and communication.

4 Age-Appropriate Tracks
16 Total Lessons

Choose Your Age Track

Each track features age-appropriate activities, teaching methods, and lesson lengths. Progress at your own pace through all four lessons to complete this level.

Little Teachers

Little Teachers

4-6 years

Songs, puppets, simple stories, and movement activities

Lessons

Teaching Assistants

Teaching Assistants

7-9 years

Interactive games, group discussions, hands-on practice with demonstrations

Lessons

Peer Educators

Peer Educators

10-12 years

Deeper analysis, peer discussions, leadership scenarios, real-world applications

Lessons

Lead Instructors

Lead Instructors

13-17 years

Research-based learning, mentorship preparation, real-world leadership opportunities

Lessons

What You'll Achieve

1

Teaching My Toys

  • •We can teach others what we know
  • •Simple words work best
2

Being a Good Example

  • •Others watch what we do
  • •We can help friends stay safe
3

Making Safety Fun

  • •Games help people learn
  • •Art shares ideas
4

My Teaching Celebration

  • •Family loves to learn from us
  • •We know a lot about dogs

Ready to Earn Your Junior Instructor Patch?

Complete all lessons in your age track to earn this patch. Anyone at any age can progress through the levels!